Manatee Technical Institute offers technical training and academic education. Students can train for careers in many fields. MTI offers short courses. It has one- and two-year programs. Students can get free tuition if they attend MTI while still in high school (Manatee County). Financial aid is available.
This agency can help families who may be facing eviction. They also help people who are seeking stable housing and have been homeless.
See website for more information.
Family Resources provides vital services to children, youth and families. Their goal is to support the family and keep it together. When this is not a safe option, Family Resources gets young people the resources and coping skills they need for their future well being.
Solve Maternity Homes provides housing and other services to women who are pregnant.
Services include:
Please call 941.748.0094 or visit website for more information.
This agency serves very young children up to 3 year olds. They are provided a language-rich, stimulated environment. There are also services for pregnant women and their families.
See website for more information.
Please call for times and locations.
This is a class for people trying to buy a home for the first time or a family that may loose their home due to foreclosure. They also help with credit problems.
YOU WILL NEED TO CALL FOR INFORMATION AND DIRECTIONS.
Career Closet clothing is available for women returning to work. They provide clothing for job interviews. They also provide clothing for the first week on the job.
Clothing is available Monday to Thursday, 9:00am - 4:00pm.
Identification is required.
This agency helps women to discover their strengths, build their confidence and find their path to success.
WRC connects with women by phone and/or in person. They can come in for a class or be referred to another local agency.
Programs offered at the Center:
Household items, furniture, clothing and more. Call for more information and a referral.
A referral sheet is needed to get help from St. Vincent dePaul's.
Below you will find the numbers of the churches that give the referrals.
St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church 941.794.1328
St. Joseph's Catholic Church 941.755.4188
Call and leave a message telling what you need (furniture, clothes, housewares) and why. The volunteers will call you back to tell you how they can help.
Please call St. Vincent’s -941.746.0622- before you go to their location to make sure they have what you need. AND don’t forget the referral sheet.